Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Electricity And Chemistry (Section 8 - No. 17)

During the electrolysis of acidified water, what will happen to the hydrogen ions?
They will be oxidized at the anode.
They will be reduced at the cathode.
They will move towards the anode.
Their concentration will increase.

Explanation

Hydrogen ions gain electrons and are reduced to form hydrogen gas at the cathode.

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